Caste System

Discuss Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s views on caste system and its annihilation.

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Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (1891–1956) was a towering intellectual, social reformer, and the chief architect of the Indian Constitution. One of his most remarkable contributions lay in his analysis of the Hindu caste system and his call for its annihilation. Born into an “untouchable” community, Ambedkar faced caste-based discrimination firsthand. His experiences shaped his determination to […]

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Discuss the inter-relationship between religion and polity in pre-modern Indian Political Thought.

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In pre-modern India, religion and polity were deeply intertwined. Religious traditions often shaped political ideas, and rulers frequently used religious symbols and values to gain legitimacy. By “pre-modern,” we usually refer to the period before the major influences of colonialism and modern western ideas—roughly up to the 18th century. During this time, various dynasties, empires,

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The Brahminical Perspective on the Caste System in India

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Introduction The caste system in India is one of the most rigid and enduring forms of social stratification, deeply rooted in the subcontinent’s history and culture. The Brahminical perspective, derived from ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, offers a justification and framework for the hierarchical organization of society. It views caste as a divine and immutable

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